The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-12-08
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
JANAUscHEK.


A very large and brilliant audience gath
cred at Portland Theatre last night to well
come this great actress. Nine. Janauschek's
impersonation of the character of Meg
Merrilies differs from that of Charlotte
Cushman in that there is more tenderness
and pathos, while there is sufficient of wild,
rugged force and weird picturesqueness, even
if it is not quite the equal of that great
actress effort. She shows at the very outset
that she has conceived Meg Merrilies OF
her own, and she proceeds to develop that
conception, naturally and dramatically, call
ing forth the intense interest of her hearers,
and holding them in her sympathetic grasp.
Nine. Janauschek's figure, and her makeup
as the old witch, are works of art, although
she does sink the woman in the hag, while
the grandeur of her gestures, the rich, deep
tones of her voice-so well displayed in her
admirable recitation Of the lullaby-and the
power and fire of the glances from her deep
set eyes, make her portraiture of SCOTS Meg
something to be long remembered.
che support Nine. Janauschek received
was excellent. Mr. Chaplin's bluff Dandie
Dlnmont, Mr.. Harry Rich's Dominic Samp-
son, Mr.. Crawford's Col. Mannering, Mr..
Stuart's Harry Bertram, were all praise
worthy Miss Leigh, besides being, good
actress, exhibited sweet, well cultivated
voice as Julia Mannering, and Miss Lingard
was fair Lucy Bertram. The piece was
well staged and the old music OF the play
family given. Mme JanauSchek was called
at the end of the third act.
KATE CLAYTON.
There was a good sale of seats yesterday
for the performances of the 1.-TWO Orphans"
to be given at Portland Theatre by Kate
Claxton and Charles Stevenson on Friday
and Saturday evenings. An exchange says
1.-The Oldest play-goers who witness the play
| andliye and weep with Louise (Miss Clax-
| tom are wrought up to a degree of excite
| ment almost painful. The audience waits
| with anxious interest for the elimination of
| the story. This play Is the best in construc-
| ton which has been put upon the stage with
in the memory of the Oldest patrons of the
| drama"
PARK THEATRE.
| The performances Of the Seymour-Stratton
| company are drawing to close. Today is
| Thursday, and the engagement will end
Saturday. Those who have failed to attend
| should secure tickets at once. Tonight the
1.-TWO Orphans" viii be given.
| THE GERMAN VOLUNTEER.
| The above named comedy-drama, which
will be presented in City Hall, Dec 10, 16, IL
and 10, under the management of Shepley
| Camp, Sons of Veterans, is sure to be, to
| judge from the rehearsals, success. With
the ever popular comedian, viii d. Saphar
| of Philadelphia in the title role, with songs
and recitations, and the highly talented and
charming young actress, Miss Marion Willis
| of Boston, as leading lady, the drama bids
fair to excel all plays of its class yet pre-
sented in this city. There are many inter-
esting and amusing incidents in the piece,
| and the tableaux will be as beautiful as ever.
The proceeds are for the benefit of the relief
fund of the Camp. Tickets can be procured
of members of the G. A. r. and S. of V.
Reserved seats now on sale at Stockbridges S.
Prof. Grimmer and orchestra will furnish
| music.
NOTES.
The orchestra which will accompany the
Amateur Opera Company in the doctor
of Alcantara" and 1.-THE Trial. will consist
of nineteen men under the direction Of Mr..
| Duncan.